The Kids Book of Canada

This bestselling treasury of information about Canada has long been an essential resource in schools, libraries and homes across Canada. It has proved perfect for researching school projects or just finding fun facts. Inside you'll find: colourful maps of the provinces and territories showing major cities, rivers, mountains and points of interest, updated fact boxes for each province and territory that include population, size, major cities and industries, provincial and territorial coats of arms, flowers, birds and trees, famous Canadians and important events, plus timelines with each province's and territory's exciting history, current information on Canada's growing industries and evolving environmental challenges, updated references to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Book jacket.

Barbara Greenwood is an award-winning author whose books include Gold Rush Fever, The Last Safe House and A Pioneer Thanksgiving. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.